Entity.java

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package org.neo4j.driver.v1.types;

import org.neo4j.driver.v1.util.Immutable;

/**
 * A uniquely identifiable property container that can form part of a Neo4j graph.
 * @since 1.0
 */
@Immutable
public interface Entity extends MapAccessor
{
    /**
     * A unique id for this Entity. Ids are guaranteed to remain stable for the duration of the session they
     * were found in, but may be re-used for other entities after that. As such, if you want a public identity to use
     * for your entities, attaching an explicit 'id' property or similar persistent and unique identifier is a better
     * choice.
     *
     * @return the id of this entity
     */
    long id();
}